Team Leader - Compliance and Enforcement

Permanent Full-Time

Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team.

Our friendly Compliance, Inspection and Enforcement team are seeking a Team Leader - Compliance and Enforcement to ensure Council meets its statutory obligations under the Building Act, Resource Management Act (RMA), and other relevant legislation. You'll oversee compliance monitoring and enforcement, providing expert guidance to support fair, consistent, and legally sound decisions, promoting an education-first approach while aligning regulatory processes with Council policies, risk management strategies, and community expectations.

The hours of work for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Overseeing compliance monitoring activities related to the RMA, district plan rules, and consent conditions and monitoring compliance with approved consents while addressing non-compliance effectively
• Applying advanced technical knowledge of building codes, alternative solutions to the code and relevant standards under the Building Act 2004, Local Government Act and District Plan to ensure best outcomes.
• Leading, coaching and motivating team members while encouraging a workplace culture of shared ideas, problem solving and mutual support.
• Facilitating seamless communication between team members, technical specialists, and leadership.

What you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Building, Environmental Science, Planning, Law, or Compliance.
• Five to seven plus years in compliance, enforcement, or regulatory functions within a local government or equivalent setting
• Advanced knowledge of functional areas - including NZ Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code, Building (Pools) Amendment Act and other relevant legislation
• Experience in legal proceedings, including preparing evidence, attending hearings, and representing an organisation in a legal capacity
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and developing technical and professional teams

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

To learn more, view the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777. Please note: applications submitted via SEEK will not be received. Apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council.

Applications close 12 September 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.

To apply for this job go to: https://icc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies https://www.icc.govt.nz/council/jobs

Reference code 6801494. 

Applications close 12 September 2025